The Big Bad Santa

Tis the season to tell Santa what you want for Christmas. We thought that Sienna would be excited to meet Santa Clause, especially since she was so happy to see Mickey Mouse and has always loved meeting new people.

We were wrong. . . So very wrong. Oh well Maybe next year.

Our Big Day.......

This year we had a special blessing to be thankful for at Thanksgiving. Our little Sienna turned six months old and we got to finalize her adoption. Yesterday we went before the judge and he made us swear to be the best parents possible for our little girl. He then declared us to be a legal family before the State of California and told us he hoped to see us back again soon with a brother or sister for Sienna.

We had some of Steve's family come out and some friends from our ward. The noise of four squealing kids echoing throughout the court house helped move our case from 18th on the docket to third. Kids really are a blessing. : )

Sienna was a little groggy during the Ceremony since it was her nap time, but she perked up pretty quick afterward.

"You just adopted the sweetest little baby around, what are you guys going to do next? We are going to Disneyland....... Yeah!"

Sienna always loves Disneyland since it is like watching cartoons in real life.

We were worried that she would be afraid of Mickey, but she was in heaven and didn't want to leave Mickey's house. She was so excited she would not take her normal naps. Mom and Dad payed for that last night at 12:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00 and 5:30. But it was a special day and a special occasion so I guess it's worth it.

Fun with Photoshop

I tend to be they type of person who doesn't like to try new things. I get in my comfort zone and like to stay there. This week I have been trying two things that are new. I really like photography and want to get better so I have been trying to take my camera off the auto settings. I have also started trying to use photoshop more. With the help from my notes (taken while I listened to my good friend Crystal), I tried more black and white pictures with a hint of color. What do you think? Next week I may even try different poses rather than my comfortable close up shot.

I love that Sienna has such a sweet smile and lets me take photos of her.

I love this shot of her. What a sweet and happy baby I have.

Halloween

This year we decided to take Sienna trick-or -treating with our friends Neil and Leilani, and Crystal and Opy and all their children. We gathered all the children together for a nice group photo . . .And this is what we got. We tried,

and tried

and tried to get everyone to look at the camera. This is what we ended up with. We did not get a shot where everyone was looking at the camera, but we had fun anyways. Which is your favorite photo?

Pumpkin Patch

This week we took Sienna to the pumpkin patch. I have been looking forward to this for several months. I love to take pictures and now that I have a little girl, I have a constant model. Unfortunately Sienna does not always like to pose for her mama. This time, however she was fun to photograph. My friend Crystal showed me how to do this black and white picture. Doesn't it look Greeeaaat!

My sweet little Tigger.


"I found the one I want mama! Can we take it home!?!"


"It won't move!"

Sienna decided to settle for a smaller pumpkin. Our trip to the pumpkin patch was a success! We can't wait to go back next year.

Sienna Talking

Steve is trying to teach Sienna to talk. He swears she is saying Papa. You decide...

Sienna's first Disneyland visit

On Wednesday we took Sienna to Disneyland with her birth mom. It was Sienna's first time . . . since she has been born. Her birth mom loves Disneyland and has been once a month for the last couple of years. We learned that while she was pregnant with Sienna she went on many of the rides in both theme parks.


Disneyland was decorated for the Halloween/fall season and we saw many pumpkins, including a huge Micky pumpkin.


These were some of my favorite pictures that I took of Disneyland in the Halloween spirit.

Sienna loved Disneyland. She was excited and happy to be there. I am sure she will not remember her first time to Disneyland, but I have a feeling we will be back often.

Yummy cereal !!!

Sienna is getting fussy with her bottles, so we decided to see how she likes cereal. I think it was a hit.

The Races

Last Saturday Steve, Sienna and I went to watch car races. We went with Steve's Brother Art and his family. I have never been but I guess Steve used to go all the time with his brother before he met me.

At first Sienna slept through all the noise and excitement, but when she awoke she was quite captivated by all the cars zooming by.

Sienna and her cousin Arianna having fun after the races.

Which Jane Austen Character are you?

I found this on another blog, and since I am such a fan of all of Jane Austen's books, I took the quiz. What character are you?

Take the Quiz here!